Topic: Fredrik Reinfeldt
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Ethiopia convicts Swedish journalists of terrorism
Rights groups protest the conviction of Swedish journalists Johan Persson and Martin Schibbye, saying Ethiopia is using its antiterrorism laws to silence dissent.
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WikiLeaks' Assange's defense says he won't receive fair trial in Sweden
As the extradition trial in Britain ended, the defense for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange argued that the Swedish prime minister's recent comments have 'vilified' Assange in Sweden.
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Stockholm attack: Did suspect act alone or as part of jihadi group?
Stockholm attack Saturday appears to be the first suicide bombing in Sweden's history. An audio file sent to a Swedish news agency before the blast referred to jihad, Sweden's military presence in Afghanistan, and a cartoon by a Swedish artist that depicted the Prophet Muhammad as a dog.
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Swedish oil company under scrutiny after Sudan war crimes report
An official investigation has been launched after a report alleging Sudan war crimes by Swedish firm Lundin Petroleum. The Swedish foreign minister was on Lundin's board at the time under investigation.
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Can the European Union survive the debt crisis?
As differences persist over how to handle the debt crisis, momentum builds among European Union nations to either drop the euro or form new currency alliances.
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'Jihad Jane' alleged target Lars Vilks: 'I have an ax here'
Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, allegedly the target of a group led by 'Jihad Jane,' relies on international policing efforts to stay safe. But safeguards are shifting as European views evolve on free speech and blasphemy.
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Will Serbia's bid to join the EU help shed its pariah status?
President Boris Tadic launched Serbia's formal bid to join the European Union on Tuesday, saying that the country would overcome 'challenges' in its relationship with the EU, including differing views on the independence of Kosovo.
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Copenhagen accord: 'essential beginning' to some, shaky foundation to others
Participants approved a Copenhagen accord that sets out emissions-control objectives, sets a target of less than 2 degrees for global warming, and pledges $30 billion in aid to developing countries. The pact is not legally binding.
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China under pressure to play key role at Copenhagen climate summit
China, the largest greenhouse-gas emitter, will not take on emissions caps but has announced its first numerical target. The US and EU are likely to push for more at Copenhagen climate summit.
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Ireland embraces Lisbon Treaty. Will Blair be next EU president?
Ireland says 'yes' to Lisbon Treaty. Reforms will give European Union a unified foreign policy, and a permanent president.
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Sweden says it can't address 'organ theft' article
The Swedish government protests that it's legally prevented from commenting on press reports as Israel complains about an unsourced article alleging organ theft from Palestinians.
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One president for 27 nations: Can Tony Blair lead Europe?
Britain's former prime minister is poised to be the first-ever president of the European Union – a notion that's causing some unease on the continent.
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